The Academy of Natural Sciences - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.433 W 075° 10.265
18S E 485387 N 4423022
The Academy of Natural Sciences is Philadelphia's Natural History Museum. The Academy is the oldest continuously operating natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. It opened in 1812
Waymark Code: WM2TBA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2007
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Hours
10:00-4:30 weekdays
10:00-5:00 weekends
General Admission
Adults (age 13 and above): $10.00
Children (age 3 through 12): $8.00
Seniors (age 65+): $8.00
Military & Students (with ID): $8.00
Permanent Exhibits
Butterflies!
Live butterflies from Central and South America, East Africa and Southeast Asia inhabit our tropical garden.
Dinosaur Hall
More than 30 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles are represented in Dinosaur Hall. In addition, budding dinosaur hunters can search for fossils in The Big Dig or watch and talk to someone preparing dinosaur fossils in the Fossil Prep Lab.
Dioramas
More than 35 dioramas present wildlife from Africa, Asia and North America.
Live Animal Center
More than 100 live animals are used for educational programs, museum presentations and special events. See where they live when they're not working.
Outside-In
Our indoor Nature Museum for Children features hands-on activities and close encounters with live animals.
More Exhibits
These include Alien Invaders, Captain Cook's Cannon, Egyptian Mummies, Living Downstream, Marveling at Mollusks, and Science at the Academy.
Name: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Location/Address:
19th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA USA
19103
Telephone Number: 215-299-1000
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Natural Sciences
Educational programs: Education is central to the mission of the Academy of Natural Sciences. They provide a wide variety of services and resources for schools, home schooling families, youth camps and educators.
Theater: No
Hours of operation: 10:00-4:30 weekdays ; 10:00-5:00 weekends
Admission Fee: 10.00
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: Yes, on the ground floor
Agency/Ownership: Not listed
Other Features: Not listed
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